Type of Website: Administrative County

The Category Administrative Counties is a subset of Paths & Trails in UK Local Government.

'There are over 2,500 miles of public rights of way, including footpaths, bridleways and National Trails in Buckinghamshire. We have 35 promoted routes covering the whole of Buckinghamshire including 3 short and 2 long routes for cyclists and horse riders.'

'We are the statutory highway authority and manage 7645 km of public right of way in Cumbria in partnership with the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District National Parks. Under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act we also manage 2137 square kilometres of open access land giving the public a right to walk freely in areas of mountain, moor, common and village greens.'

'It is really easy to step out into the diverse and outstanding landscape that makes up Denbighshire, from the spectacular Eglwyseg Escarpment in the Dee Valley to the tranquil Vale of Clywd and the Coastal Dunes.'

'Walking is a great way to explore the countryside, take up exercise and to get around. Whether out for fun, visiting friends and family or walking to work, there are over 300km of Greenways and 5,145km of other Rights of Way in Derbyshire to help you on your way.'

'With over 100 walks in Devon to choose from Devon has something for everyone.'

'We are lucky in Dorset that we have some stunning countryside with around 3,000 miles of public rights of way to explore.'

'Countryside sites ... Circular walks in East Sussex ... Long distance walks ... Guided walks and environmental events ... Fitness walks ... Walks on other websites ...'

'Walking is a popular recreational pursuit and the greenest form of transport available. Regular walking can help improve your health and we work in partnership with many other organisations to promote and encourage it ... Visit Essex is the official tourism site covering the county. The section Walk Essex provides maps and information on five circular routes taking you through some of the county's most attractive towns, villages and countryside.'

Countryside walks in the various Country Parks within Gloucestershire.

'Whether you follow our long-distance routes, our shorter walks or explore on your own, there is something for everyone to enjoy.'

Visit Hampshire

'Explore Kent is a Kent County Council led partnership initiative with public, private and voluntary sector partners that promote and actively encourage Kent's residents to access, enjoy and benefit from the great natural resources that Kent has to offer. We also work alongside our friends at Visit Kent to promote Kent to the wider UK and European community as an outdoor leisure destination.'

Recreational Walks in Kent [Wikipedia]

Now has limited 'walks' information directly accessible from this Site.  See instead Visit Lancashire.

'Rights of way & promoted routes ... Local walks ... Family fun outdoors ... Themed walks ... Parks & countryside access ... Groups & guided walks'

'Welcome to the Lincolnshire countryside access and rights of way pages. These web pages have been designed to help you get the most from your trip to the Lincolnshire countryside.'

'The Norfolk Trails network brings together over 1,200 miles of walks, cycle and bridle routes throughout our beautiful county. Discover a diverse landscape of unique market towns, rich wildlife and fascinating heritage.'

'Did you know North Yorkshire has over 10,000km of public rights of way? There's something for everyone - short walks for leisure and health, day walks through beautiful landscapes, long distance challenge routes such as the Pennine Way and Coast to Coast, and off-road routes for cyclists and equestrians.'

'Search the directory for a walk, cycle route or horse ride near you or at your favourite destinations in the county. You can search by area, type of route or keyword ... Alternatively you can browse all the routes ...'

'Find out where to go to explore the Oxfordshire countryside using our online map that shows all public rights of way, open access land and our collection of walks and rides.'

'There are over 6100 km of public rights of way in Somerset. They are footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways and a few byways open to all traffic. Several of these paths are promoted as part of popular regional or national trails, such as the England Coast Path, the Coleridge Way, River Parrett Trail, South West Coast Path and West Somerset Coast Path.'

'We are continually seeking to promote the recreational use of the public path network through a series of waymarked walks leaflets ranging from short walks based on the Services' Country Parks Picnic Places and Greenways, to the long distance footpaths, the Staffordshire Way, the Way for the Millennium and the Newcastle Way Guide.'

[1] Self guided walks around Surrey - - - : [2] Long distance walks - - - : [3] Walking for health groups - - - : [4] Easy walks around Surrey - - - : [5] Downlands Project - countryside walks and events - - - : [6] Lower Mole Project - countryside and healthy walks - - - : [7] Find a walk near you - - - : [8] iFootpath App

Paths and Trails 'Information about the wealth of marked trails available in Warwickshire and the different types of waymarker which show you the status of a right of way (e.g. footpath, bridleway or byway)'.

'With some of the most beautiful countryside in England, West Sussex is one of the most wooded counties in the country. 80% of the county is rural and over 50% of it is designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Whether you want a stroll by the sea, a wander in the woods or a hike over the Downs, there are plenty of routes to explore.'

'Worcestershire has some fantastic walking routes within the county, from short urban routes around the towns, to long way-marked trails through the beautiful countryside. The County Council is interested in ideas from members of the public to improve the walking network in Worcestershire. We currently operate a scoring system for prioritising future projects, which includes assessments based on value for money, deliverability, support and demand ... '